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There's nothing like a good tongue twister to get your mouth moving! In this article, you'll learn how to use tongue twisters to improve your pronunciation in any language you're learning. This is brought to you by our friends at Magoosh...
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Tongue twisters, as you probably know, are silly poems that use very similar sounds. Theyre especially popular with children. Famous American picture books, like Fox in Socks, delight kids with tongue twisters that are hard (but fun) to read out …
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How to Use Tongue Twisters to Practice a Second Language

There's nothing like a good tongue twister to get your mouth moving! In this article, you'll learn how to use tongue twisters to improve your pronunciation in any language you're learning. This is brought to you by our friends at Magoosh...
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Tongue twisters, as you probably know, are silly poems that use very similar sounds. Theyre especially popular with children. Famous American picture books, like Fox in Socks, delight kids with tongue twisters that are hard (but fun) to read out

Intro to Writing Types: 5 Types to Know

Ready to tackle your next big writing assignment in school? Learn about some of the different writing types in this guest post by San Diego and online tutor Natalie S. to prep yourself...
Throughout your high school and college experience, you will be asked to write many different types of essays. Take a look at our handy guide below to learn the purpose and function of the most common types of writing and see how to best craft them to support your arguments.
Argumentative
The writing typ

Infographic: How to Learn Languages Easier & Faster

When it comes to learning a new language, everyone has different goals. Maybe you just want to keep your mind sharp and broaden your communication skills in general -- in that case, you might be wondering what the easiest languages to learn are, and will go from there.
Other learners might have a specific language in mind, whether you're heading on vacation and want to chat with the locals, or need to be able to communicate with business contacts or clients.
So... why do your goals mat

5 Books to Help You Ace the GMAT

Applying for an MBA program? Here, online tutor Marcus S. shares the best GMAT books to help you study for the big test...
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Even after doing great on the SAT and all of those endless college exams, preparing for the GMAT can still be scary. You're going to grad school, after all, and that's something most people never get the chance to do. Fortunately, you're not alone on the test prep battlefield. With the right combination of expert tutoring and the best books to help you ace t

My Juilliard Entrance Essay | Sample Essay and Tips

Writing your college admissions essay can feel intimidating. How do you relay your life story and impress the admissions board in so few words? Check out the sample essay excerpts below, written by New York teacher Jasmine B., and her tips for writing your own winning essay:
Writing a college entrance essay? Here are a few helpful hints, along with examples from my very own entrance essay for The Juilliard School. I applied for, and am currently a part of, the Drama Division.
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